Overview of symptoms and long term effects

Women experience menopausal side effects, including those listed below, to differing degrees:

hot flashes/flushes

vaginal dryness

decreased libido or other sexual side effects

sleep disturbance

memory changes

mood changes

weight gain

urinary incontinence

heart disease

Some of these effects may improve over time with medication or other medical interventions—it is important to note that treatments may have their own risks and side effects. For some women, hormone therapy may be an option for addressing medical or quality-of-life issues that are not resolved in any other way.

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